The third quarter of 2025 highlighted the two faces of Poland’s construction industry. On the one hand, the private sector remains cautious, with sentiment continuing to weaken. On the other, public investments and regulatory changes are increasingly taking center stage, creating long-term opportunities for growth.
According to the latest data from the SGH Economic Research Institute (IRG SGH), the construction sentiment index stood at 9.3 points, down 1.8 points from the previous quarter and 5.4 points year-on-year. Although still positive, the figure remains well below pre-pandemic averages. The data also reveal significant differences between sectors: the public sector sentiment index reached 23.2 points, while the private sector dropped to 7.6 points, marking a 6.3-point decline year-on-year.
This indicates that public infrastructure contracts are now acting as a far more stable driver of activity, while private developers and investors are forced to remain cautious. Interestingly, despite quarter-on-quarter growth in construction and assembly output and positive capacity utilization, surveyed companies reported declining orders and scaled back plans for new projects.
The quarter was also marked by discussions on regulatory changes shaping the industry’s future. These include a draft amendment to the Construction Law, aimed at simplifying some procedures while introducing new obligations, as well as updates to the Technical Conditions, which raise energy efficiency standards for buildings and encourage the use of advanced materials with combined thermal, acoustic, and fire-resistant properties, such as mineral wool. In the long run, these measures form an “acceleration lane” for the sector, driving demand for modern, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions, particularly in the field of thermal modernization.
“At Selena Group, we see opportunity in these changes. Innovative foams, adhesives, insulation systems, and thermal protection products are our response to evolving realities. While current market sentiment may appear moderately pessimistic, I am convinced that competitive advantage will now be shaped by companies that can successfully combine quality, innovation, and regulatory compliance,” said Sławomir Majchrowski, CEO of Selena Group.
Source: ManagerPlus.pl
